KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated
Press the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal with
Tryann Mathieu in a big boost to their defensive backfield.
The people spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal cannot
become official until Wednesday, when the new league year begins and free agents
can sign contracts.
The 26-year-old Mathieu was a third-round pick of Arizona in the 2013 draft
after a standout career at LSU. He showed glimpses of the same ball-hawking,
playmaking safety with the Cardinals, earning a Pro Bowl selection after the
2015 season, but also dealt with his share of injuries.
He signed a $7 million deal with Houston last season and wound up starting all
16 games.
The Chiefs hope to improve one of the NFL’s worst defenses this offseason, and
the idea of pairing Mathieu with Eric Berry in the secondary is a strong start.
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